January 15th . . . Interurban/Green River Trail

[Susan126]

Hey, I am off on MLK's birthday January 15th. If the weather is nice (no rain) I am thinking about doing the Interurban/Green River Trails starting at the Regal Theater's parking lot in the Super Mall in Auburn. I would like to do the entire length from Auburn to the end of the trail near the Seattle Distribution Center. If anyone would like to join me I will post again the closer we get to the 15th. Would be nice to meet some of you! My daughter may join us. I don't know if she's able to ride the entire length so it depends I guess. Ok . . . let's hope for some nice weather.

Sue

[mimitabby]

I have to work that day, but i tell you what, if it's a beautiful day (yeah, right)
I'll take time off especially if you're starting at noon or something so I only have to take off 1/2 day.

[KnottedYet]

I have to work that entire day. Bummmmmmmmer.

[East Hill]

I'm not off (I'll be working the night before), but if it's relatively early in the morning (say around 8, perhaps 9), I think I could manage it.

Just have to figure out which bike I'll have...but I'd like to finally meet some of the TE ladies.

East Hill

[Susan126]

Ok, I'll keep an eye on the weather and keep everyone posted. Those that can make it great!

[Susan126]

I reread everyone's comments here and at my other post "Yawn . . . Good Morning!!!!"

I would like a vote.....

Ride on Sunday, January 14th start at 10 AM

or

Ride on Monday, January 15th start at 10 AM

Please let me know which day would be better for you. If more people can make it on Sunday I think I will change it to Sunday.

Thanks everyone!

Susan

[logdiva32]

I am off all weekend, would love to go, but Sun I have church. If weather is nice mon and there are any leftovers who did not make sun and may want to hit the trail, I may be game, if the ice melts....

[mimitabby]

if the ice melts, of course. I won't be out there unless it's melted either.
none of us wants to slip and slide on the ice!

[Susan126]

My husband said that on his drive home from work yesterday he could see the Interurban Trail and it was covered with ice and snow. I may drive down and take a peek for myself. If this is true I am going to cancel until we get some decent weather. Better to be safe so that we can play another day! I'll report back by tonight. So check!

I think next weekend looks promising . . .

Komo Weather

[mimitabby]

we just cross posted!

[Eden]

Crazy as it sounds I got out on the road this morning. The hubby and I and a team mate of his started the south loop. Lake Washington Blvd was actually dry and clean for the most part, but as soon as we began climbing up out of Seward it was an icy mess. Somehow we made it to the top of the hill, but it was pretty unpassable on a bike after that. Didn't ever fall down (those core and balance exercises on the ball are paying off!), but had some pretty hairy moments. We actually walked back down the hill, and weren't sure how we made it up in the first place when we looked at it and just did some laps down by the lake. The only places that seem passable are either spots that were in the direct sun on Thursday and Friday and melted off and dried or roads that have a fair amount of traffic on them to melt and dry them, but now since its snowing once again I'd say all bets are off...Some of the worst spots are placed where people have walked since it creates choppy ice thats just about impossible to ride on. If anyone does decide to go outside be careful, don't try to brake or steer or pull your foot out of the cleat if you get caught on an ice patch - just ride it out and when in doubt (especially downhill) get off and walk. If you do fall try to not stick out your arm - that's how wrists and collar bones get broken.